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The Cider Market Insight United Kingdom report contains detailed brand, distribution and packaging data and analysis across the United Kingdom cider market for 2013. Brand and packaging volume data is available whilst value data is also available for distribution data. Text analysis reveals the drivers behind the data.

Looking to 2015 and beyond, we maintain our view that the market will slow from its current pace, but positive growth, can be sustained over our forecast period to 2018, particularly if a soft landing for the housing market - a key indicator of light truck demand - can be successfully engineered. Our expectation for no rate hikes until the end of 2015 at the earliest also bodes well for vehicle sales, as auto loans have been driving growth in recent years thanks to low rates and longer terms.

Sales of sport nutrition in Tunisia continue to be dominated by black market products. These products are typically imported illegally from Algeria, Libya and Europe. Black market sales grew rapidly during the review period due to growing demand for sport nutrition, with this being linked to many young men's concern over a worsening security situation and rising disposable income levels.

Sales of analgesics are strongly influenced by the flu season. The number of people affected by flu at the beginning of 2013 was high compared to the previous years. The intense flu season benefited sales of analgesics, which are used to treat various flu symptoms, such as headache and high fever. However, analgesics is a mature and saturated category in Switzerland and there continued to be a shift from systemic analgesics towards topical analgesics/anaesthetic. In order to save money, many Swiss consumers visit the doctor to receive a prescription rather than purchasing OTC analgesics in chemists/pharmacies. This trend continued in 2013.

South Korean metals consumption growth is set to moderate in H 214 and 2015 , as the country's exports of manufactured goods are hit by a global economic slowdown and an expected contraction in Europe . South Korea is a major producer of steel and slab zinc, but domestic mining output of ferrous and nonferrous metals is small and reliant on imports for the raw materials required by the metals industry. Domestically produced metals and metal products are fundamental to the country's industrial base, as well as trade.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the paving materials market in the Netherlands. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the paving materials market and its categories (cement & concrete tiles & flagstones, natural stone setts, kerbstones & flagstones, bitumen & asphalt and glass paving blocks), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Paving Materials in the Netherlands to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the paving materials industry in the Netherlands. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Dutch construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Tuvalu has no unified national strategy aimed at boosting tourist arrivals. Several campaigns have been loosely grouped under a slogan of "Timeless Tuvalu" but have generally failed to generate interest from travellers in main source countries. In particular, the Tourism Office has tried to stay relevant by drawing attention to the prospect of the island "sinking" as sea levels rise with climate change. However, this has been insufficient to stimulate any growth in the number of arrivals to...

Wine had an interesting performance in 2013. While volume consumption stagnated, consumers switched to more expensive products and therefore value growth was strong at 4%. This was due to higher awareness of the quality of wine among consumers, better availability of local and international wine products and improvement in quality of domestic manufacturers, which won several medals in important international competitions in 2013.

GenomicTree, Inc. (GenomicTree) is a molecular diagnostic company. The company develops and commercializes diagnostic products for cancer screening and prognosis of patient outcomes. It discovers and identifies methylation biomarkers by using its Methyl DNA Scan platform technologies. GenomicTree's diagnostic products include multiplex pyroSeq test, GTPlex BRAF pyroSeq test, GTPlex KRAS pyroSeq test, GTPlex EGFR pyroSeq test, GTPlex respi pyroSeq test, GTPlex HPV pyroSeq test, OncoFinder colon cancer, OncoFinder bladder cancer, OncoFinder lung cancer and OncoFinder gastric cancer, among others. The company's services include HPV genotyping and pyrosequencing services. It operates a branch office in the US. GenomicTree is headquartered in Daejeon, Korea.

Pakistan continues to present major challenges to vendors, and underperform its potential due to a number of economic, social and political risks. However, the large population and rising incomes means there are still opportunities for vendors. Although political and security concerns remain, the economic environment is supportive of expansion, with rising incomes, consumption growth, and e ncouragingly, private sector credit growth h as also recovered from its recent trough. The opportunity provided by the large population and economic environment has been sufficient to attract investment from multinational consumer electronics market leaders such as LG, while others have increased their presence and strengthen ed distribution and retail channels . Nonetheless , challenges remain, including the large grey market, poor IP protection, an unstable economic and security situation, and weak distribution channels.

Overall cafes/bars remained quite stable in 2013, due to the large proportion of this channel which is made up of bars/pubs. However, there were some very strongly growing categories, which were amongst some of the best performing within the whole consumer foodservice market. Most important of these was probably specialist coffee shops, which continued to grow by 6% in current value terms in 2013. Although it was not even the fastest growth category within cafes/bars, it is the most significant...

The economic slowdown in the Netherlands continued to have a negative impact on sales of traditional toys and games during 2013. Dutch consumers continued to limit their purchases of less essential items, postponing new purchases and looking for price discounts wherever possible, all of which contributed to a general decline in sales of traditional toys and games during the second half of the review period. Fears surrounding deteriorating economic indicators such as employment rates and rising...

Growth of concentrates in 2013 was the result of the loss in purchasing power, which caused some consumers to purchase concentrates instead of juice. The fact that concentrates are perceived to provide healthy RTD products at lower price per unit resulted in positive volume growth. The presence of liquid concentrates derived from fruits and plants recognised as providing health attributes also counted in the eyes of health-conscious consumers. The return to healthy home-made fruit concentrates in the situation of the low purchasing power was quite slow in the large cities although it remained popular in the countryside and small cities. As a consequence, urban consumers of the large cities preferred to be loyal to bottled liquid concentrates, especially as some of them are perceived as healthy.

Bottled Water in Brazil by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all packaged still, sparkling and flavoured water. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade) sales. Market size for Bottled Water in Brazil is given in BRL and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Brazil. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Value sales of retail tissue grew by 3% in current terms in 2013 to reach S$69 million. This growth was a similar rate to the review period average. The stable growth of retail tissue may be a result of the constant population growth of Singapore. Tissues and toilet paper, in particular, recorded the better performances in 2013.

OTC Medications in Poland by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers analgesics, cough/cold/flu, gastro-intestinal, dermatological remedies and vitamins and minerals. It excludes products which require prescriptions but includes pharmacy approved. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for OTC Medications in Poland is given in PLN with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Poland. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Mitomics Inc. (Mitomics) is a medical diagnostic device manufacturing company. The company researches and develops mitochondrial genome based products to improve clinical insight and therapeutic decisions. Its pipeline products provide solutions for prostate cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, endometriosis, melanoma, skin cancer and other dermatological conditions. Mitomics's Prostate Mitomic Test is a blood-based screening test for the prediction of prostate cancer following a PSA level. The company's Endometrial Mitomic Test is also blood-based screening test to identify endometriosis in patients and women of reproductive age. Mitomics is headquartered in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Yoghurt and sour milk products is highly developed and diversified in terms of variety of product types. There is a wide range of yoghurts with different flavours and properties, such as plain, fruited and flavoured yoghurts, functional yoghurts, spoonable and drinking products. The category benefits from the fact that the pro-health topic has an increasing impact on consumers' decisions. Poles want to eat healthy thus incorporate low in calorie and rich in nutritional value snacks into their daily diet.

Sales of sports clothing rose by 7% in 2013 in current value terms, thanks to growing interest in sport and sportswear, which started during the review period, and which was inspired by sports events, such as the Olympic Games. Categories related to mass sport saw dynamic growth in 2013 thanks to the continuing government policy promoting popular sports and the growing health trend.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the aggregates market in Slovakia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the aggregates market and its categories (construction sands, gravel & pebbles, crushed stone, chippings, waste-based aggregates and pre-coated aggregates), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Aggregates in Slovakia to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the aggregates industry in Slovakia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Slovak construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Shaving Products in Colombia by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers men's and women's razors & blades and shaving preparations. It excludes electrical equipment. Market value is based on sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Shaving Products in Colombia is given in COP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Colombia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Weight management benefited from widening distribution towards the end of the review period, with a growing number of outlets offering these products. This was partly due to expansion in the number of chemists/pharmacies, alongside more of these outlets offering weight management. In addition, a growing number of supermarkets and healthfood shops also began to offer weight management towards the end of the review period. Supermarkets thus gained a percentage point in value share in 2013 over the previous year, while healthfood shops gained half a percentage point, rising to 5% and 3% value share respectively.

Milk in Austria by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers liquid, powdered and flavoured cow's milk. It excludes condensed, evaporated, sour and cultured milk. Market size is based on retail and non-retail sales. Market size for Milk in Austria is given in EUR and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Austria. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Our US tourism report examines the long-term potential offered by the tourism industry but highlights that weakness in European economies may put downward pressure on arrivals in the short term. In 201 5 , we forecast to urist arrivals to reach 62.5 mn, re presenting ye ar-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 4.2 %. Growth is forecast to remain around this rate throughout the rest of the forecast period to 2018.

The Future of the Syrups & Spreads Market in Russia to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Syrups & Spreads consumption trends in Russia , historic and forecast Syrups & Spreads consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Syrups & Spreads sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.